The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 18,000
€ 22,200
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.37 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
